It is 1 a.m. and after hours of homework, it is finally time to get some rest. Or is it? Instead of going to bed, many choose a lifestyle of dark under eye circles and caffeine, delaying sleep for some...
“You’re being too sensitive!” “You can’t take a joke!” “You’re acting like a snowflake!” These are just some of the common phrases that are often told to people who take offense to racist...
Whether it be out of necessity or for enjoyment, many upperclassmen take on the responsibility that comes with starting their first jobs. Students like Ford Abney (12), who works at Torchy’s, start jobs...
The United States is trillions of dollars in debt. 28.9 trillion to be specific. And each year Congress votes to raise the debt ceiling, putting the U.S. further in debt in order to spend more money on...
Pizza, burgers and fried chicken. Odd obsessions with football. Welcome to the United States: land of the free, home of the brave. To many, the U.S. is a beacon of hope and opportunity. Upon arrival, however,...
Social Emotional Learning or “SEL” helps students learn life skills that are important to know in social situations. For example, SEL teaches students how to deal with their own feelings, how to work...
Monday, Oct. 4, millions across the globe were confused as apps owned by Facebook refused to load, preventing many from communicating with friends, family and loved ones. This came soon after Frances Haugen,...
It’s Friday evening. That means it’s time to get ready for the weekly football game. Wallet? Check. Phone? Check. Face Mask? With the rise of cases in Tennessee, the debate of whether masks should...
White Station High School has long been known for its diversity of ethnicities, religions and sociopolitical backgrounds of students. It is often applauded for its talented group of administrative staff...
A thud reverberates from the senior parking lot. A crowd begins to form — then suddenly police sirens erupt through the chatter, and an ambulance rushes onto campus. The news spreads: a student has been...
Dress codes in public schools have long been a contentious topic. Students, teachers, parents and administration tussle to come to a common ground on what is appropriate and who should get to decide on...
As the U.S. began to approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11, another formerly dormant extremist group known as the Taliban resurfaced to seize power in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops....
